Remote Contract
PUBLISHED
Oct 15, 2025
Join OpenAI's Intelligence and Investigations team as a Protection Scientist Engineer to develop cutting-edge defenses against AI misuse and threats. Your expertise will help ensure the safe, ethical deployment of advanced AI technologies worldwide.
At OpenAI, we are at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible while prioritizing safety and responsibility. As a Protection Scientist Engineer in our Intelligence and Investigations team, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our AI models and infrastructure from emerging threats, including adversarial attacks, misuse, and geopolitical risks.
Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing robust protection mechanisms for AI systems, conducting threat intelligence analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate safety measures into product development. You will contribute to research on scalable detection and mitigation strategies, simulate real-world attack scenarios, and develop tools to monitor and respond to potential vulnerabilities.
This role requires a deep understanding of AI architectures, cybersecurity principles, and investigative techniques. You will work remotely, engaging with a diverse group of experts to advance OpenAI's mission of ensuring AGI benefits all of humanity. If you are passionate about AI safety and have the technical acumen to tackle complex challenges, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.